Katie’s Healthy Bites: Mystery Foods, Revealed by Katie Cavuto-Boyle in Katie's Healthy Bites, October 18, 2010
- Veggie Burger With Mushrooms - Photo Courtesy Food Network Magazine
Last week, I posted 4 “mystery” ingredient lists and asked you to guess what processed food each list came from.You had some great guesses — after the jump, find out if you were right! Plus, try these wholesome, healthy upgrades to common processed foods.
Product # 1 : Toaster Pastry
Healthy Upgrade:
Try toast with peanut butter and honey for a sweet breakfast treat.
Product # 2: Vegetarian Breakfast “Sausage” Patty
Healthy Upgrade:
Use mushrooms to create a “meaty” vegetarian flavor. Add sage to this this mushroom-laced patty (pictured above) for classic breakfast flavor.
Product # 3: Stir-Fry Microwave Dinner
Healthy Upgrade:
Make your own! Plan ahead and make a large batch of stir-fry or pasta with chicken and vegetables, like this chicken stir-fry. Portion the meals out into freezable containers and re-heat when hungry!
Product # 4: Macaroni and Cheese
Healthy Upgrade:
Again, make your own or switch to a less processed organic brand. Add a flavorful veggie like butternut squash or cauliflower to the mix for added flavor and creamy texture. Recipes to try:
• Three-Cheese Macaroni
• Ellie’s Macaroni With 4 Cheeses
My hope is that last Sunday’s post was an eye opener and encouraged you to eat whole foods rather than their very processed counterparts.
TELL US: What are your healthy upgrades to processed foods?
Katie Cavuto Boyle, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian, personal chef and owner of HealthyBites, LLC. See Katie’s full bio »
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